Specifications, Assembly, Operation | Harbor Freight Tools 1318

Specifications

Handle	7”
Inlet Pipe Diameter	1-1/4” NPT
Maximum Lift	25 Feet
Maximum Volume	12 oz. Per Stroke
Assembled Dim.	17” H x 8” W
Spout to Handle	12-1/2”
Construction	Cast Iron Body, Base, and Handle
	Aluminum Internal Parts

This product can be set up to pump water but never use this product to pump drinking (potable) water.

WARNING!

1.Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles during assembly.

2.Use for pumping water only.

3.WARNING: This product contains or, when used, produces a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. (California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)

(5). The large bolt hole on the Cover (5) should sit opposite the spout on the Cylinder (9). The two recessed Screw Bolts (4) should straddle each side of the spout on the Cylinder (9). Tighten the recessed Screw Bolts (4) with a small flat screwdriver. With a crescent wrench, tighten the large Bolt (6) on the Cover (5) opposite the spout.

7.Attach the Handle (2) to the Piston Assembly

(8) using a Bolt (3) and Nut (1). Make sure the hole on the Handle (2) that attaches to the Cover (5) rests between the bolt housing on the Cover (5). If necessary, rotate the screw eyelet on the Piston Assembly (8) to find the best fit. Tighten the Nut (1). Next, run the Bolt (7) through the bolt housing on the Cover (5) and the Handle (2) and tighten the Nut (1).

8.Attach 1-1/4” NPT threaded water source pipe to the threaded inlet on the bottom of the pump.

9.Secure the pump by screwing the base to a stable surface.

Assembly

1.Place the Base (13) on a flat, smooth surface.

2.Set the Valve Assembly (12) in the circle groove of the Base (13). It will only fit with the metal plate up.

3.Put the Cylinder (9) on the Valve Assembly (12). Line up the Cylinder (9) so that the bolt holders on each side of sit over the two drilled openings on the Base (13). The spout on the Cylinder (9) should rest over the flat side of the Base (13).

4.Slip a Bolt (10) and a Washer (11) into the bolt holder on the Cylinder (9). Put a Nut (14) under the Base (13) and screw it onto the Bolt (10). Hand tighten. Repeat the procedure on the other side. Then, wrench tighten both Bolts (10).

5.Set the Piston Assembly (8) with the screw eyelet up, down into the Cylinder (9).

6.Put the Cover (5) onto the Cylinder (9) so the screw eyelet on the Piston Assembly (8) fits through the opening in the center of the Cover

Operation

1.This pump needs to be primed before every use. Keep a pitcher (not included) of water near the pump for this purpose. Pump the handle up and down while pouring about a quart of water into the top of the pump to prime it and start the water flow.

Note: Do not stop pumping the handle until finished! Stopping, even momentarily, will cause the pump to lose its prime and no longer work until primed again.

2.Refill the pitcher. Then, continue pumping as needed.

Note: Do not pump drinking water from this pump.

REV 02d; 09b

SKU 01318

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1318 specifications

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